Synonyms of magician

magician

noun

mə-ˈji-shən 

1

as in sorcerer

a person skilled in using supernatural forces

the magician was able to summon the birds of the air and the beasts of the field with a simple spell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sorcerer
• mage
• wizard
• witch
• conjurer
• enchanter
• magus
• warlock
• necromancer
• shaman
• charmer
• voodoo
• Magian
• voodooist
• sorceress
• hag
• occultist
• prophet
• diviner
• enchantress
• fortune-teller
• seer
• soothsayer
• witch doctor
• medicine man
• exorcist
• thaumaturge
• wonder-worker
• theurgist
• thaumaturgist
• hex
• prognosticator
• shamanist
• foreseer
• crystal gazer
• exorciser
• prophesier
• medium

2

as in conjurer

one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment

the famous magician's signature trick was pulling a rabbit out of a hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conjurer
• illusionist
• enchanter
• trickster
• prestidigitator
• charmer
• enchantress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magician

The magicians performed at the White House and burned an American flag as a part of their act, causing controversy. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Live music abounds in evenings, in bars and lounges, and in the Marina Lounge, where guest performers range from comedians to singers and magicians. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

The magician—and apparently her family, down through the generations—is responsible for keeping this creature at bay by binding it to a living body that remains immobile. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Young, who reached career highs in every major passing category last year, has been a magician in late-game situations. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026